Life Sentences Requested in Two High-Profile Trials in France
In a somber week for the French judicial system, two significant trials have captured public attention, both resulting in life sentences requested for the accused. The first case involves Liridon Berisa, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Moselle Assize Court for the brutal murder of his partner, Stéphanie di Vincenzo, in Hayange. The court heard that Berisa savagely killed the 22-year-old on the night of May 23 to 24, 2021. Following the verdict, Berisa erupted in anger, threatening the victim's family and expressing his disdain for the court's decision. He received a life sentence with a security period of 22 years, aligning with the prosecution's demands.
The second case revolves around Ingride Jesus Van Der Kellen, a mother accused of double infanticide. During her trial in Nancy, the Attorney General requested a life sentence for the 37-year-old, who admitted to killing her two children but expressed deep remorse and confusion over her actions. Van Der Kellen, a former researcher, stated, "I just want to say that I have always loved my children... I don't know why I did something like this." The prosecution argued that her actions were driven by a desire to inflict pain on her partner, suggesting a calculated motive behind the tragic incident. The court is expected to deliberate on the case soon.
